The decision comes on the day that the European Leagues take sides against the organization of the World Cup every two years
The government has decided to constitute itself in defense of the European football federation in the judgment on the Super League hinged at the European Court of Justice.
«The decision – reads a note – follows the opinion expressed by the Undersecretary for Sport, Valentina Vezzali, also following the discussions with the FIGC this week. With regard to the football Super League project, what was officially expressed on April 19 by the President of the Council of Ministers is reiterated, confirming the attention with which the debate around the project is followed and the determination with which the positions are supported. of the Italian and European football authorities to preserve national competitions, meritocratic values and the social function of sport ».
To remain vigilant
A stance urged by the FIGC and Lega Serie A. “I hope it will happen by today so as not to place our country outside a group of states that support UEFA in what we believe is a battle in defense of an open football system and meritocratic, ”said Federal President Gabriele Gravina on the sidelines of the Coni Council.
The vigilance of the clubs remains high: “There are still various proposals being studied and we must remain vigilant because the project is far from dead and would irreversibly damage the fate of the national championships”, said Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie TO.
No to the biennial World Cup
The government’s position on the day in which Milan hosts the General Assembly of the reunited European leagues. The association that brings together over 39 European leagues has also reiterated its no to the reform of the international calendars wanted by Fifa, to make it possible to organize the World Cup every two years. «We reject the Fifa proposal. There would be repercussions on a sporting and financial level for the clubs, for the players and for the domestic leagues, ”said Jacco Swart, managing director of the European Leagues. “The World Cup and the other Uefa and Fifa competitions must be confirmed with the current schedule, if some changes are to take place we will always consider them in the interest of our members,” said Swart.
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